Event Details

MakerKids' fall-winter 8-week programs run from the week of Oct 27 to the week of December 15. You can also register for only the latter 5 weeks of the program (week of Nov 17 to week of Dec 15) and skip the first 3 weeks if your child has more experience with the topic - you can do that here on this page. You can register for the full 8 weeks here: http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/makerkids-8-week-programs-week-of-oct-27-to-week-of-dec-15-tickets-13662840925

Use discount code MULTI if you are registering multiple children or for multiple sessions to receive 10% off.

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PROGRAMS

Tuesdays 4:30-7:30PM – Minecraft Drop-in (upstairs)

At our Minecraft drop-in, kids can play Minecraft and explore how to create skins, install mods, learn about adventure maps, and even set up a server or connect to existing servers so you can play in multi-player with everyone there. Kids and teens can also experiment with converting Minecraft objects to 3D models, and then testing out printing on our 3D printer.

Tuesdays 4:30-7:30PM – Open Make (downstairs)

Are your kids into Do-It-Yourself, crafts, tinkering, woodworking, electronics, or interested in learning about 3D modelling and 3D printing, toy hacking or making other stuff? Perhaps they like taking things like small electronics apart to learn how they work?

This open shop is great for beginners, as no prior knowledge or experience is necessary, our instructors and mentors will teach them what they need to know! If they already have some experience with different materials and tools, they can learn how to build more advanced projects.

Starting at 4:30 pm and going until 7:30 pm every Tuesday, our doors are open and our staff will be on hand to help you with everything from woodworking to electronics. You can use our tools and expertise to start creating your next project.

Wednesdays 4:30-6:30PM: Arduino Robotics (downstairs)

Have you ever wanted to build a robot? At our Robotics program, kids will come up with an idea and make it happen! Use an Arduino (a micro controller and open source software) to learn about electronics and programming, and control LED lights, motors, and sensors. Some previous projects include a shark with a jaw that opens and closes when it senses motion, a remote controlled shoe, and a robotic claw.

Wednesdays 4:30-6:30PM: Beginner Minecraft (upstairs)

Seen someone playing minecraft and thought it looked cool? Working on surviving your first night? Or maybe you know the game but want to do even more with it. In Beginner Minecraft we will teach you the ins and outs of surviving, defeating monsters and mastering your environment. We’ll show you cool multiplayer worlds and how to build like a pro. Come hone your minecraft skills so soon you can be a block building master.

Fridays 4:30-6:30PM: Advanced Minecraft (upstairs)

You’ve mastered Minecraft. You build like a youtuber. You may even know how to install mods and program redstone and command blocks. At Advanced Minecraft you’ll be able to take your game up a notch. Using what you already know and using new skills like worldedit you’ll be able to build something amazing. Work as a group to build a new world filling it with awesome surprises and show everyone how good a builder you truly are.

Are your kids into Minecraft, Do-It-Yourself, crafts, tinkering, woodworking, electronics, or interested in learning about 3D modelling and 3D printing, toy hacking or making other stuff? Perhaps they like taking things like small electronics apart to learn how they work?

This open make is great for beginners, as no prior knowledge or experience is necessary, our instructors and mentors will teach them what they need to know! If they already have some experience with different materials and tools, they can learn how to build more advanced projects.

Starting at 11AM and going until 2PM every Saturday, our doors are open and our staff will be on hand to help you with everything from woodworking to electronics to Minecraft. You can use our tools and expertise to start creating your next project.

A new topic each week! Try out the best that MakerKids has to offer. You can purchase this ticket to attend all the classes, or register for individual classes. Classes run for 2, 3 or 4 hours depending on the topic.

When & Where

MakerKids
2241 Dundas St W
Toronto,
ON M6R 1X5
Canada

Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 4:30 PM (EST)

Organizer

MakerKids

MakerKids is a makerspace for kids in Toronto that provides creative programs that empower children to learn new hands-on skills and make projects using electronics, 3D printing, robotics, woodworking, sewing, crafting, Minecraft, programming, and more.

We offer programs for kids, teens and adults and birthday parties for kids and for adults. We are also availble for consulting, executive training and external workshops.